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Cats have inspired rock stars, Broadway composers and cartoon theme songs. Here are 30 songs about cats: songs written about real cats, rock and pop classics, the best cat songs from Disney and the musical Cats, famous TV themes, songs that only have a cat in the title and nursery songs for kids, plus ideas for a song about your own cat.
Distance makes every call, text and reunion count. Here are 27 long distance relationship songs to send to someone far away: the songs couples in long-distance relationships love most, songs about missing someone, upbeat songs for counting down to the next visit and soulful R&B picks, plus ideas for a shared playlist.
The processional is more than the bride's walk: grandparents, parents, the groom, the bridesmaids, the flower girl and the ring bearer all come down the aisle first. Here are 42 wedding processional songs for everyone who walks, from classical pieces to modern songs, church hymns and country picks, plus the traditional order and how to time it.
Divorce brings grief, anger, relief and hope, sometimes all in one day. Here are 40 songs about divorce for every stage: empowering anthems for getting back up, sad songs for the hard nights, country classics, songs that make you laugh, songs for children of divorce and songs for a fresh start, plus how to support a friend going through it.
Not every Christmas song has to be a crooner ballad. Here are 35 rock Christmas songs for a louder December: 1950s rock and roll classics, classic rock from The Kinks, Springsteen and Queen, punk and alternative picks, hard rock and metal from AC/DC to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and modern rock songs from Pearl Jam and The Killers.
Nurses carry everyone else through the hardest days of their lives. Here are 38 songs for nurses: thank-you songs for Nurses Week or a nurse who cared for your family, motivational songs for a long shift, songs for the hard days, funny songs every nurse will recognize and road songs for travel nurses.
A lullaby is often the first song a baby hears, and the one parents sing hundreds of times. Here are the 50 best lullabies: traditional songs every grandparent knows, classical cradle songs, modern pop songs that work at bedtime, Disney and movie lullabies and lullabies from around the world, plus tips for singing them and songs for newborns.
Falling in love is the most-sung feeling in music, from the first nervous crush to the moment you know you have found the one. Here are 43 songs about falling in love: songs about the new-love rush, first love, soulmates, the joy of being in love and country songs, plus ideas for sharing them.
The cocktail hour sets the mood for the whole reception: guests are mingling, the couple is taking photos and nobody is dancing yet. Here are 40 cocktail hour songs that keep the room warm without taking over, from jazz standards and acoustic covers to soul classics and instrumentals, plus songs for the wedding dinner and tips for the playlist.
A country wedding needs a country soundtrack from the first step down the aisle to the last dance. Here are 50 country wedding songs, sorted by the moment you need them: first dance, walking down the aisle, father-daughter and mother-son dances, reception party songs, the last dance and classic country duets for the whole family.
A bachelorette party runs on music: getting ready, the ride to the bar, the dance floor and the late-night singalong. Here are 40 bachelorette party songs for every part of the night, from party anthems and girl-power classics to songs about the bride, Nashville country singalongs and throwbacks everyone knows by heart.
Grief does not follow a schedule, and sometimes a song is the only thing that understands. Here are 40 songs about grief and loss: songs written about losing someone, songs for healing, songs about losing a parent, rock and country songs about loss and faith songs for the hardest days, plus gentle ideas for using music while you grieve.
The right song can get you out of bed, through a workout or past the hardest day at work. Here are 48 motivational and inspirational songs: the most motivating songs of all time, songs about success, workout songs, inspirational songs with real meaning, focus music for studying and country songs that put life in perspective.
Songs about God range from church worship anthems to radio hits that quietly reach for something bigger. Here are 45 songs about God: modern worship favorites, worship songs about God's love, classic hymns, gospel, country songs about faith and popular songs by mainstream artists, plus ideas for a personal song of faith.
Some days you need a song to remind you who you are. Here are 45 songs about confidence: anthems that make you stand taller, songs about self-love, songs about being yourself, confidence songs for kids, picks for guys and Christian songs about your worth, plus ideas for giving someone a confidence boost.
A song can be a small reminder to be a little kinder. Here are 40 songs about kindness and compassion: classics and modern hits about being kind, songs about helping others, kindness songs for kids and classrooms, Disney favorites and Christian songs, plus ideas for World Kindness Day and for thanking someone who was kind to you.
Every birthday is a reminder that time moves faster than we expect, and songwriters have been writing about it for a century. Here are 40 songs about getting older: reflective songs about aging and time, songs about growing old together, funny songs for a milestone birthday, country songs about the years and songs about enjoying every stage of life.
Sometimes you need a song that hurts in the right way. Here are the 60 saddest songs of all time: the top 12 that make almost everyone cry, sad love and breakup songs, songs about death and loss, sad country and rock songs, the saddest songs of the 2020s, hip-hop and R&B, and classics that have been breaking hearts for decades.
Rain has inspired some of the most famous songs ever written, from Prince and Guns N' Roses to Gene Kelly dancing in the street. Here are 43 songs about rain: the classics, country songs about rain, sad songs for a gray day, happy songs to brighten one, rock and pop picks and rain songs for kids, plus ideas for a rainy wedding day.
The moon has been a songwriter's favorite muse for a century, standing in for romance, longing, mystery and wonder. Here are 36 songs about the moon: the most famous moon songs, jazz standards, rock and pop classics, country and folk favorites, classical moonlight music and moon songs for kids, plus ideas for a moonlit wedding dance.
Some songs are about dancing as much as they are for dancing. Here are 40 songs about dancing: the most famous ones, disco and 80s classics, modern pop hits, bittersweet songs about dancing alone, country songs and tender songs about dancing with someone you love, plus ideas for weddings and parties.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans has a soundtrack all its own, played by brass bands on the street and blasting from every balcony. Here are 34 Mardi Gras songs: the Carnival anthems every local knows, New Orleans R&B classics, brass band and funk, jazz standards and Cajun and zydeco favorites, plus tips for a Fat Tuesday party anywhere.
The ocean has inspired love songs, surf anthems, sailing ballads and Disney classics. Here are 36 songs about the ocean and the sea: classics like Beyond the Sea, surf and beach songs, songs about sailing, Disney favorites, country beach songs and calm music that sounds like the waves, plus ideas for a beach wedding.
Some songs work faster than coffee. Here are 48 happy songs guaranteed to lift your mood: the happiest songs of all time, feel-good classics from the 60s and 70s, 80s and 90s favorites, modern mood boosters, happy country songs and songs for kids, plus ideas for a playlist that turns a bad day around.
Home can be a house, a town, a person or a feeling, and songwriters have been chasing it for two centuries. Here are 37 songs about home: the most famous ones, songs about coming home, hometown songs, songs about home and family, songs for when you are homesick and old-time classics, plus ideas for a housewarming or a welcome-home party.
Independence Day needs a soundtrack for the parade, the cookout and the fireworks. Here are 50 Fourth of July songs: patriotic classics and marches, rock and pop anthems about America, country July 4th favorites, summer cookout songs and the music that goes with the fireworks, plus songs for Memorial Day and for kids.
Summer has its own soundtrack, from 60s beach pop to the hits everyone hears at every pool party. Here are 48 songs about summer: classic summer songs, modern summer hits, country summer songs, summer love songs and songs about the sun, plus ideas for a road trip, a pool party and kids' summer songs.
Prom night runs on its playlist: the songs that pack the dance floor, the slow dance everyone remembers and the last song before the lights come up. Here are 42 prom songs, from current dance-floor hits and slow dances to 80s and 90s prom classics and 2000s favorites, plus ideas for homecoming and senior night.
Stars stand for wishes, dreams, love and the people we have lost, which is why they shine through so many songs. Here are 30 songs about stars and the night sky: the most famous star songs, classic standards, rock and pop favorites, songs about space, Disney wishing songs and songs for kids, plus ideas for a stargazing night.
Angels show up in music as comforters, guardians and the people we love most. Here are 23 songs about angels: comforting songs for grief and memorials, love songs that call someone an angel, rock and alternative songs, country and folk, modern picks and the angel carols of Christmas, plus ideas for remembering someone you lost.
Some songs take you straight back to being a kid: summer nights, the house you grew up in, the friends you thought you would have forever. Here are 31 songs about childhood: nostalgic classics, country songs about growing up, songs from a parent's point of view, songs about childhood friends and Disney and movie favorites.
Flowers have stood for love, loss, hope and new beginnings in songs for more than a century. Here are 32 songs about flowers: the most famous flower songs, songs about roses, classic and country favorites, modern picks and kids' songs, plus the story behind a few of them and an idea for a gift that lasts longer than a bouquet.
Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest celebrations of Mexican culture in the United States, and the music makes the party. Here are 30 Cinco de Mayo songs: mariachi and Mexican classics, Tejano and Latin pop, party songs everyone knows and songs about Mexico, plus what the day actually commemorates and how to plan the playlist.
Songwriters have always used music to face the one thing none of us can avoid. Here are 40 songs about death: famous songs about mortality, classic story songs, songs written by artists facing their own death, songs about the afterlife, songs about losing someone and classical requiems, plus how these songs can help.
Dreams in songs can mean what happens when we sleep, what we hope for or the person we cannot stop thinking about. Here are 34 songs about dreams: the most famous dream songs, songs about chasing your dreams, dreamy love songs, songs about broken dreams and gentle songs for kids, plus ideas for a graduation or a big new start.
A celebration of life remembers someone with stories, photos and the music they loved, so the songs can be brighter than a traditional funeral. Here are 45 celebration of life songs: upbeat favorites, feel-good singalongs, sentimental picks, country, rock, gospel and New Orleans classics, plus how to plan the music from arrival to the closing song.
Some love songs are about a crush; soulmate songs are about the one person you are sure of. Here are 33 songs about soulmates: songs called Soulmate, modern hits, country favorites, classics and 90s and 2000s picks, plus first dance ideas, anniversary songs and songs for when a soulmate is gone.
Nothing feels quite like a first love: the nervous crush, the summer romance, the song you shared and sometimes the first heartbreak. Here are 33 songs about first love: songs called First Love, teenage and high school love songs, classic young love, country picks, nostalgic favorites and songs about losing a first love, plus ideas for couples who married their high school sweetheart.
Spanish songs give a wedding warmth and fire, from a bolero for the first dance to the salsa that fills the floor at midnight. Here are 50 Spanish wedding songs for every moment: walking down the aisle, the first dance, the father-daughter and mother-son dances, the reception party and the hora loca, plus the traditions that come with their own music.
A good duet turns karaoke night into a show, whether you are singing with your partner, your best friend or someone you just met at the bar. Here are 50 karaoke duets: classic duet songs, rock and pop, country, movie and musical favorites, modern hits and silly picks for friends, plus tips on choosing the right one for your voices.
Fall has its own soundtrack: jazz standards about falling leaves, songs about September and November, cozy acoustic songs for sweater weather and the spooky hits of Halloween. Here are 33 fall songs and autumn songs: classics, month songs, modern favorites, cozy picks and party songs, plus how to build a fall playlist for every kind of day.
Change is the one thing every life has in common: a new job, a move, a graduation, a breakup, a baby, a retirement. Here are 40 songs about change: the famous ones, songs about a fresh start, songs about changing the world, songs about people and relationships changing and songs for life's big turning points, plus which songs fit which moment.
The right playlist turns hours of highway into the best part of the trip. Here are 45 road trip songs: classic rock driving songs, country songs about the open road, singalongs everyone knows, modern hits and family-friendly picks for kids in the back seat, plus how to plan the playlist from the first mile to the last.
For many couples, a wedding is a promise made before God as well as before family, and the music can say so. Here are 30 Christian wedding songs: classic wedding hymns, contemporary Christian songs, worship songs for the ceremony, faith-filled first dances and classical pieces for the processional, plus where each one fits in the day.
Whether you are marrying on a Maui beach or bringing a touch of aloha to a backyard wedding, island music sets the mood like nothing else. Here are 25 Hawaiian wedding songs: the Hawaiian Wedding Song itself, classic island standards, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole and local favorites, songs by artists from Hawaii and beach wedding picks, plus the traditions that go with them.
An Irish wedding is famous for its music: a tender song for the first dance, a céilí that pulls everyone onto the floor and a pub singalong long after midnight. Here are 30 Irish wedding songs: the Irish wedding classics, singalongs, love songs by Irish artists, blessings and hymns and céilí dances, plus the traditions that come with them.
Music carries a Jewish wedding from the quiet of the chuppah to the wild joy of the hora. Here are 22 Jewish wedding songs: processional songs for the chuppah, hora and celebration songs, Fiddler on the Roof and Yiddish favorites and songs for the parents, plus where each one fits, from the badeken to the breaking of the glass.
Music has carried Black history in America from the spirituals to the civil rights movement to today. Here are 34 Black History Month songs: civil rights anthems, spirituals and freedom songs, songs of pride and celebration and modern songs of protest and hope, plus picks for school assemblies, church services and Juneteenth.
Rock and roll does love songs better than its reputation suggests, from tender classic rock ballads to the power ballads of the 80s and the quieter alternative songs of the 90s and 2000s. Here are 45 rock love songs: classic rock, power ballads, 90s and 2000s rock, alternative love songs and the best rock songs for a first dance.
Some love songs never get old. Here are 50 old love songs from the 1940s to the 1970s: jazz standards, 50s doo-wop, 60s Motown and pop, 70s soft rock and soul and classic country love songs, plus the best picks for an anniversary, a vintage wedding and a slideshow for grandparents.
From mountain highs to morning birdsong, nature has inspired songwriters in every genre. Here are 36 songs about nature: the classics, songs about mountains and the great outdoors, songs about the earth and the environment, folk and indie picks and songs for kids, plus ideas for Earth Day, a hike or an outdoor wedding.
A Catholic funeral Mass has a clear shape, and each part has its own kind of music. Here are 32 Catholic funeral songs arranged by where they fit: entrance hymns, responsorial psalms, songs for the preparation of the gifts, Communion songs, the Song of Farewell and the recessional, plus Marian hymns, Spanish hymns and where secular favorites can go.
A military funeral honors a life of service with music as much as ceremony: Taps, the folding of the flag, the bagpipes and the songs of each branch. Here are 30 military funeral songs: ceremonial music, service branch songs and hymns, bagpipe laments, country tributes and patriotic songs, plus what happens during military honors and where each song fits.
Brown is the most common eye color in the world, yet fans often say songs about brown eyes are harder to find than songs about blue ones. Here are 15 songs about brown eyes across rock, R&B, country and pop, plus famous songs about blue, green and beautiful eyes, and an idea for the brown-eyed person who deserves a song of their own.
For couples who grew up on pop radio, the wedding soundtrack should sound like them. Here are 40 pop wedding songs for a modern wedding: songs to walk down the aisle, pop first dance songs, reception party hits and grand exit songs, from Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift to Bruno Mars and Sabrina Carpenter.
Sunshine is pop music's favorite symbol for happiness, love and hope. Here are 36 songs about sunshine: the classics, feel-good sunny hits, songs for mornings and sunrises, bittersweet songs where the sun is missing and sunny songs for kids, plus how to use them for a birthday, a hard week or the person who is your sunshine.
The dance floor is where a wedding turns into a party. Here are 50 wedding dance songs that fill it: Motown and disco classics, 80s and 90s favorites, 2000s and modern hits, line dances everyone can join and songs for the anniversary dance, plus links to every special dance from the first dance to the last song.
Country music has always been honest about loss, which is why so many families choose it to say goodbye. Here are 40 country funeral songs: the most requested, songs for a father, a mother, a brother or a friend, country gospel favorites and classic country songs about heaven and remembering, plus how to choose them for the service.
Color is one of songwriting's oldest tricks: blue for sadness, red for passion, yellow for joy. Here are 45 songs about colors, sorted color by color from red to purple, plus pink, black and white, gold, rainbow songs and color songs for kids, with ideas for a themed party, a classroom or a playlist challenge.
Instrumental music lets a wedding feel elegant without competing with the vows or the conversation. Here are 40 instrumental wedding songs: classical processionals and recessionals, modern piano pieces, film themes, guitar pieces and string covers of pop songs, plus where each one fits from the prelude to the cocktail hour.
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